In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BEAUCOUP
Etymology
Determiner
beaucoup
(US, informal) Much, many, a lot of.
Noun
beaucoup (plural beaucoups)
An abundance.
Adverb
beaucoup (not comparable)
In abundance.
Source: Wiktionary
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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